Carlsberg A-S
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Carlsberg A/S Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
Ny Carlsberg Vej 100, Copenhagen V, The company reported revenue of US$11,309.79
Headquarters Address
1799,Denmark million during the fiscal year 2011 (2011). The
company's revenue grew at a CAGR of 8.28% during
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2007–2011, with an annual growth of 5.84% over
2010. In 2011, the company recorded an operating
Fax + + 45 33274808 margin of 15.02%, as against 16.65% in 2010.
Website www.carlsberggroup.com
Revenue and Margins
CARL B, Copenhagen Stock Exchange
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange
CARLA, Copenhagen Stock Exchange
Number of Employees 43,000
Fiscal Year End December
Revenue (in US$ million) 11,309.79
Revenue (in DKK million) 63,561.00
SWOT Analysis Return on Equity
Strengths Weaknesses The company recorded a return on equity (ROE) of
7.82% for 2011, as compared to its peers, Anheuser-
Leading position in the brewing Busch InBev NV/SA (Ticker: ABI), Heineken N.V.
Declining operational performance
industry (Ticker: HEIA) and SABMiller plc (Ticker: SAB), which
recorded ROEs of 15.62%, 14.63% and 10.94%
Strengthening solvency position Reliance on mature markets respectively. The company reported an operating
margin of 15.02% in 2011.
Strong product and brand portfolio
Return on Equity
Opportunities Threats
Growing beer consumption market Consolidation of beer industry
Positive outlook for food and
Increase in raw material prices
beverages industry in France
Recent acquisitions Shortage of skilled labor
Strategic growth initiatives
Liquidity Position
The company reported a current ratio of 0.71 in 2011,
as compared to its peers, Anheuser-Busch InBev
NV/SA, Heineken N.V. and SABMiller plc, which
recorded current ratios of 0.63, 0.76 and 0.69
respectively. As of December 2011, the company
recorded cash and short-term investments of worth
US$563.88 million, against US$333.63 million current
debt. The company reported a debt to equity ratio of
0.55 in 2011 as compared to its peers, Anheuser-
Busch InBev NV/SA, Heineken N.V. and SABMiller
plc, which recorded debt to equity ratios of 1.07, 0.96
and 0.38 respectively.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Business Analysis ................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Company Overview ................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Business Description ..............................................................................................................................................5
1.3 Major Products and Services ..............................................................................